🙌Conclusion

What are the takeaways?

Now that you know how to crack a WiFi password, you can start to think about the mechanics of how hacking really works. Hacking is not mysterious bits of information floating down a screen in green text. There are tangible steps taken by real people every day to try and infiltrate and break into your systems.

By knowing the intimate processes that a hacker could take, you will know the tangible actions you can take to put roadblocks in the way of hackers.

In the case of passwords, making a complex password, utilizing special symbols, mixed-case, numbers, and making use of length, reduces the likelihood your password is in a given password list [12]. This makes it infeasible to guess your password within a reasonable time frame.

Moving beyond passwords though, you now also have a better understanding of online security. So much of your information is stored online, and most of it is protected by just a password. That single line of defense between you and any nefarious hackers out there is vital. So please, create strong passwords!

When websites recommend how to use a more complex password, heed their advice. You’ve now seen first-hand how easy it can be to crack a password. Make sure it doesn’t happen to you, and step by step, we move towards a safer online world.

Lastly, online security is an ever-changing world. You should continue to stay up to date in the latest security practices, and even consider using 2-factor-authentication as another tier of security beyond strong passwords [6]. Know that being safe with your passwords is just one piece of the puzzle, one link that hackers can attack. It is up to us as a whole to all be vigilant about our online security practices, and always seek more knowledge to stay up to date about what's going on in the world of computer security.